A Canadian Medical journal issued an apology after calling the Hijab - an instrument of oppression. Palki Sharma tells you why the history of the Hijab is rooted in the patriarchal oppression of women.

Gravitas: Debate over Hijab in Canada

Backlash and outcry erupted in Canada's Quebec after Fatemeh Anvari, a new Grade 3 teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, was fired for wearing a head covering known as a 'hijab,' which is worn by certain orthodox Muslim women as part of their religious practise.

Teacher loses her job for wearing a hijab in Canada's Quebec

After strong opposition from France, a European campaign promoting the 'joy and freedom' of wearing the hijab was cancelled. The campaign by the Council of Europe was slammed by President Macron's government as highly inappropriate, left-wing lawmakers criticised it, and right-wing presidential hopefuls blasted it as Islamist propaganda.

Pro-hijab ad campaign by the Council of Europe dropped after outcry in France

Uzbekistan will allow girls to wear headscarves in schools in a bid to ensure devout Muslim families send their daughters to school, the Central Asian country's education ministry said.

In a bid to boost attendance, Uzbekistan will allow girls to wear headscarves in schools

GravitasPlus | As more and more governments ban the Hijab, the piece of clothing has become a political statement. It is imposed on many women & adopted by some as part of their identity. But does Islam mandate the hijab? Palki Sharma unveils the history, relevance & complexities.

Gravitas Plus: Women, Hijab & Choice

Indonesia has told public schools that they will not be allowed to make any religious attire compulsory. The order has come after it was revealed that a schoolgirl, practising Christian faith, was forced to wear a headscarf in her class.

Indonesia government bans forced religious attire in schools

The South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said Thursday. In January last year, a military court dropped charges against an officer who had been indicted for wearing a hijab under her military beret.

South Africa army reviews uniform policy, allows women to wear hijab

Model Halima Aden has put a break on runways shows after reflecting on how was being portrayed by the western fashion industry. The 23-year-old model shared a series of childhood photos, fashion campaigns and photoshoots she had been involved in that made her feel pressured to compromise her religious beliefs, namely her decision to wear the hijab, for her career.

Halima Aden reflects upon her struggles as a 'model with hijab', slams self and fashion campaigns

With the aim of making sure that nobody has to compromise on their personal religion and values, the New Zealand Police has decided to include Hijab in their uniforms.

New Zealand police includes Hijab in uniforms to encourage women to join forces

In 2008, the New Zealand police introduced the turban to its uniform. In 2020, it has introduced the hijab to its uniform. The hijab has been a subject of some very heated debates across the world.

Politics of Hijab: New Zealand vs the world

Hijab (veil) has been a topic of much debate in France for a long time. Those who oppose it say that it is emblematic of women's oppression and has no place in the liberal French society.

In France, fierce debate over hijab begins again

A female Muslim lawmaker from Israel's Arab minority is set to become the first in parliament to wear a hijab, or headscarf after Arab parties won their largest ever showing in this week's election.

Israel: Iman Yassin Khatib is set to become the first in parliament to wear a hijab

Nike announced its new Victory Swim Collection on Wednesday which will include a Full-Coverage Swimsuit and will provide a game-changing option for female athletes seeking full coverage and a full range of motion in the water.

Nike announces new swimwear collection to include ‘Swim Hijab’  

In a horrifying incident, a woman in Iran lost her life simply because she wanted to go to the stadium and root for her favourite football team. 29-year-old Sahar Khodayari took her life when she learnt that she could face imprisonment for entering a football stadium.

Iran: Woman loses life for wanting to watch football match

20-year-old activist jailed for not wearing hijab for 24 years in Iran. Watch this video to know more.

WION Fineprint: Activist jailed for not wearing hijab

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Three women in Iran have been sentenced to 55 years in jail for disrespecting compulsory hijab. Watch this video to know more.

Iran: 3 women get 55 years in jail for defying compulsory hijab

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Iranian women could now face a jail term up to a decade for posting their pictures online without their headscarves or hijab. According to media reports, scores of Iranian women have joined an online movement wherein they post their videos and photos sans headscarves on social media and send them a US-based activist who found a campaign to oppose the hijab.

Iranian women could face 10-year prison term for posting pictures, videos online sans headscarves

A hijab-wearing, diminutive Malaysian wrestler known as "Phoenix" cuts an unusual figure in the ring, a female Muslim fighter taking on hulking opponents in a male-dominated world.

Malaysia's hijab-wearing wrestler Nor 'Phoenix' Diana breaking barriers

Hijab Debate Intensifies In Iran. Amidst the worsening of conflict between U.S. & Iran, Tehran has a new problem to deal with. Right now, the country is polarised on the debate over whether women should wear a hijab. So why Iranian women are pushing back against the dress code? And why now? Take a look at this report

Gravitas: Iran's dilemma: Should women wear a Hijab or not?

The hijab debate has further polarized Iranians at a time when the country is buckling under unprecedented U.S. sanctions imposed since the Donald Trump administration pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers last year.Watch full video to know more.

Iranian women forced to wear hijab

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